D--Notice of Intent to sole source - AMA

The Social Security Administration's Office of Acquisition Grants issued a Notice of Intent to sole source an annual subscription to the American Medical Association Directory of Physicians Profiles Online database. This action, identified by solicitation number 28321320RNOI00039 and posted on May 28, 2020, aims to acquire access to a specialized database that provides comprehensive physician profiles, supporting the agency's needs. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 519130, which covers internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals. The contract is managed by the Social Security Administration's office located in Baltimore, Maryland. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is Jun H. Lee, who can be reached via the provided SSA.gov email address. The sole source nature of this notice indicates that the agency believes the AMA database is uniquely positioned to meet their requirements, thereby eliminating the need for competitive bidding. This subscription is critical for the agency's operations that require up-to-date and authoritative information on medical professionals.